Monday, March 19, 2012

Mini Quilt Swap -- Quilting Gallery

I am participating in a mini quilt swap at Quilting Gallery.  Not too long ago, I pinned this mini on Pinterest:



If anyone can tell me how to center a photo embedded from Pinterest and then also center the caption below it, I'd appreciate it much.  Okay, now back to the subject.  :-)  I loved this little quilt and when I saw the swap, it was the perfect opportunity to make one.  It didn't meet the size requirements for the swap, so I added a border with pin wheel blocks in the corners.  Here is the one I made for my swap partner:


Measures 17" x 21"



And here is the one I've made for me.  I have not quilted mine yet.


I also followed a tutorial to make a label for my quilt.  Found here on Pinterest:



Mine:

I really enjoyed making this mini.  It's so fun and cheery! But, it did challenge more than I anticipated.  Piecing such small blocks, finished at 3 1/2" inches, made me feel like a beginner.  I welcomed the practice though and enjoyed the time spent.  Can hardly wait to finish mine now!!


3 comments:

  1. OK, you've got to teach me to quilt freehand like that. That's amazing!

    I can't center the caption on pins either so I just make the photo larger and it looks like it's underneath it. Sorry I'm no help.

    I haven't looked, but if you don't have one already you need to start a board of pins you've tried.

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  2. Your version of the Sew Small Sampler are DARLING! Can I share your pictures in my gallery of finished projects using the tutorial?

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  3. I saw your quilts on Wedding Dress Blue, and came for another look. Such wonderful little things, and I can't believe you made two with all those lovely TINY pieces. LOL!

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